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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
8
A detailed method for constructing a sod dwelling: cut sod into bricks, lay walls evenly, leave narrow door and window openings, use a 2 by 12 board to support above, extend the roof a foot to shed water, and cover with tar felt or sod for insulation, noting tar felt requires renewal after years. A small drawing shows window placement and roost supports.
A Nebraska experiment compares shallow versus deep corn cultivation. Four 1 acre plots show yields of 69 bushels for deep, 68 for shallow on one, and 69 for the other two shallow plots. Shallow stirring prevents crusting and keeps roots moist, leading to vigorous plants. Market speculation notes cribs rushing supply as rains were favorable.
The text explains ordinary common millet and Hungarian prass can be used for pasture after mowing or grazing. German millet yields one late summer cutting. Hungarian grass grows quickly to supply green fodder until frost but hay is unlikely. For pasture, Hungarian grass can be used at any growth stage. Fat pigs should be moved in early to endure cold weather.
A collage of literary and historical references including William Dewan Towers, Sardou, King George of Greece, John Philip Sousa, Fighting Bob Evans, and figures in bookselling and railroads. Mentions a three year school plan by Cercle de lt Librarie, Belgian booksellers, and U.S. railroad leaders. Lists annual sales for several authors and compares European and American figures in culture and industry.
Dr Bradford argues gait reveals health status mirroring pulse and temperature checks. He notes barefoot and moccasin wear change foot propulsion and stance, contrasts shoe wear with barefoot walking, and cites tracks of whites and Indians. A photograph of Spanish prisoners boarding at Santiago illustrates exhaustion versus the American soldier’s stride.
A humorous yet lurid記chronicle of codfish and other sea life describes the insatiable appetite of cod and the deadly bluefish, with spectacular totals of fish eaten daily and extraordinary stomach contents. It then shifts to Grasshopper Glacier where vast grasshopper remains mark the lower edge of the glacier as described by James P. Kimball.
Preparations are under way for the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1900 with singers chosen and actors assigned. Anton Lang is likely to portray Christ, and the committee plans new buildings including an iron roof to eliminate sun glare during performances.
In a terse exchange, the judge remarks on the arrival of a new keeper. The animals reportedly reacted by eating the old keeper Wraggles, prompting the judge to comment on the animals’ behavior and the unusual situation.
A humorous card reads that matrimony equals martyrdom and warns men away from risky unions. It notes in a breezy tone how some celebrate the sabbath by avoiding work around engagements and jokes about failing to congratulate a fiancée named Z eirl, sparking gossip among friends.
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